What do we know about Asthma and how can we prepare ourselves to prevent it?
Asthma currently affects 10.3%, or approximately 770,000, of Indiana residents [Fig 1]. Females’ asthma ED visit rates have increased by 4.8% since 2011, while men’s asthma ED visit rates have increased by 8.5%. Although asthma is rarely fatal, poorly controlled asthma can lead to decreased productivity, missed work and the inability to participate in daily activities. Knowing your asthma triggers and having an Action Plan will help its management and prevention.
